Turn Signal Too Fast
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Gary in Mozarks
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I think that will work, or add a resistor to the circit. (no idea what size) Seems like I also recall that you could get a different flasher that would cure the problem. I wonder if the problem is due to a 6 volt/12 volt compatability issue.
Gary
Gary
Keith True
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You're thinking the opposite way.More load will make it even faster,at least with a plain old load type flasher.When they get to a certain load,they pop open until they cool down again.Adding a load will make it break faster.You could have something drawing more than it should,such as a bad bulb,or a contact shorting to ground.It could also be too light of a flasher.I have no idea how to check out the new electronic flashers that work on time not load.I have run into quite a few new defective 6 volt flashers and been having the best luck with old ones pulled out of junk cars.
USE2WALK - What Keith has stated is true. The load of the signal bulbs, or a fault in the wiring is putting more load on the flasher making it cycle faster. I suggest you first carefully look at the system, and make sure there is no fault with it. You don't list your location, but maybe there is a club in your area that one of its members can help. Or, maybe you already belong to a club, and can present the problem to them.
Mechanical flashers have a common plug-in configuration (most of the time). Un-plug the flasher from the Signal-Stat and take it to your favorite auto parts store. See if they can determine what duty flasher you have, and maybe they can provide one that will handle your load. Back in the day of mechanical flashers only; often times when you hooked up trailer lights to your vehicle's system, the turn-signals would flash at a faster rate. The cure was to replace the existing flasher with a "heavy-duty" one.
Hope you solve your problem,
Mechanical flashers have a common plug-in configuration (most of the time). Un-plug the flasher from the Signal-Stat and take it to your favorite auto parts store. See if they can determine what duty flasher you have, and maybe they can provide one that will handle your load. Back in the day of mechanical flashers only; often times when you hooked up trailer lights to your vehicle's system, the turn-signals would flash at a faster rate. The cure was to replace the existing flasher with a "heavy-duty" one.
Hope you solve your problem,
Jazzjr
Senior Member
Just go to any Auto Parts store, and explain the situation, they will give you the right flasher. You didn't say if it was 6 or 12 volt system.
The Tungsten Steel element that makes the contact inside the flasher is too thin, their for Heats up and Cools off fast, You need a Heavy Duty flasher in your case with a Thicker Element inside. Thats were I'd start with your Problem,
The Tungsten Steel element that makes the contact inside the flasher is too thin, their for Heats up and Cools off fast, You need a Heavy Duty flasher in your case with a Thicker Element inside. Thats were I'd start with your Problem,
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joe plumber
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As Jazzjr stated you need to replace the flasher with a heavier one ( not weight wise).I went through the same thing as you .
Jim Brierley
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The correct flasher will correct the problem. Another bulb, or more load of some type would also help. Ever see a car with a burned-out bulb? The other end flashes really fast! Theory isn't always right.
Jazzjr
Senior Member
Here is a Photo of the Inside of a Flasher, the flasher USE2WALK is using, has a thin, lets say .20 thousands thick Tungsten bar with the Resister wire wrapped around it. It is getting hot quickly, and makes and breaks Contact Fast.
Now if he goes to a Heavy Duty Flasher with lets say .50 thousands Thick Tungsten bar it takes longer to heat up and cool off, making and breaking Contact Slower.
When you push the turn-signal Lever down, the flasher connects to the turn-signal bulbs by way of the turn-signal switch. This completes the circuit, allowing current to flow. Initially, the spring steel does not touch the contact, so the only thing that draws power is the resistor wrapped around the Tungsten Bar. Current flows through the resistive wire, heating up the smaller piece of spring steel and then continuing on to the turn-signal lights, making them flash on and off.
Now if he goes to a Heavy Duty Flasher with lets say .50 thousands Thick Tungsten bar it takes longer to heat up and cool off, making and breaking Contact Slower.
When you push the turn-signal Lever down, the flasher connects to the turn-signal bulbs by way of the turn-signal switch. This completes the circuit, allowing current to flow. Initially, the spring steel does not touch the contact, so the only thing that draws power is the resistor wrapped around the Tungsten Bar. Current flows through the resistive wire, heating up the smaller piece of spring steel and then continuing on to the turn-signal lights, making them flash on and off.
